Careers in engineering
One hundred and six careers across mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, aerospace, biomedical and environmental engineering, and the design and testing roles that move physical systems from drawing to deployment. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 2 of 3 for Engineering.
106 careers in Engineering, page 2 of 3
Mine Helper
High School Diploma · $47,730
Assist skilled mining personnel with various tasks, including equipment maintenance, material handling, and site…
Nanosystems Engineer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $122,930
Nanosystems engineers design materials and devices at the molecular scale, translating atomic-level behavior into…
NPI Engineer (New Product Introduction)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Manages the transition of new products from engineering design to volume manufacturing, coordinating design for…
Organic Chemist
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Organic chemists study the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing…
Packaging Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs and tests packaging systems for consumer products, medical devices, food, and industrial goods, optimizing…
Photonics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Photonics engineers design light-based systems for applications like fibre-optic networks, medical lasers, and…
Photonics Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,350
Photonics technicians assemble and test laser systems, fiber optic cables, and optical sensors for employers in…
Piping Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs piping systems for oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and process industries, including pipe…
Power Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,630
Designs, develops, and maintains electrical power systems, ensuring their efficiency, reliability, and safety. This…
Pressure Vessel Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs and analyzes pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and boilers for process industries, ensuring…
Product Design Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Innovates and develops new products, focusing on functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. This role involves…
Product Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Leads the design and development of new physical products from concept through production launch, managing the full…
Production Technician
Associate's Degree · $66,120
Operate and maintain machinery and equipment in manufacturing settings, ensuring quality production and efficiency.…
Project Manager (Aerospace)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Manages and oversees aerospace projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and…
Prototype Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Builds functional prototypes and proof-of-concept models using rapid prototyping, 3D printing, CNC machining, and…
Quality Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Develops and maintains quality management systems, performs root cause analysis on defects, manages supplier quality,…
R&D Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and optimizes new products, processes, or systems through scientific research and experimentation.…
Regulatory / Compliance Engineer (Products)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensures products meet regulatory requirements and obtain necessary certifications (UL, CE, FDA, FCC) by managing…
Research and Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and tests innovative products and systems, applying scientific principles and engineering…
Robotics Technician
Associate's Degree · $73,900
Robotics technicians install, program, and repair automated production systems for factories and warehouses. When a…
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Specializes in the design, selection, operation, and maintenance of rotating machinery including turbines, compressors,…
Seismic / Earthquake Engineer
Master's Degree · $100,840
Specializes in designing structures to resist earthquake forces, performing seismic hazard analysis, dynamic structural…
Sports Equipment Designer / Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs and engineers sports equipment, footwear, and protective gear using biomechanics, materials science, and human…
Stormwater Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs stormwater management systems including detention basins, bioretention, green infrastructure, and conveyance…
Structural Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs and analyzes structural systems for buildings, bridges, towers, and other structures, ensuring they safely…
Supply Chain Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Optimizes supply chain operations through engineering analysis, designing logistics networks, improving material flow,…
Surveyor
Bachelor's Degree · $75,440
Surveyors measure land, establish legal boundaries, and produce maps that engineers and construction crews depend on.…
Systems Engineer (Hardware / Product)
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Manages the integration of mechanical, electrical, software, and thermal subsystems into complex products, defining…
Technical Program Manager (Hardware)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Manages complex hardware product development programs spanning multiple engineering disciplines, coordinating…
Test Engineer (Physical Products)
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs and executes physical testing programs for products and components, including environmental, mechanical,…
Thermal / Heat Transfer Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Analyzes and designs thermal management systems for electronics, aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications,…
Tooling Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs and develops tooling, jigs, fixtures, molds, and dies for manufacturing processes, optimizing tool life,…
Traffic Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs and optimizes traffic flow, signal systems, intersection geometry, and transportation safety improvements for…
Tunnel Engineer
Master's Degree · $100,840
Designs and manages the construction of tunnels for transportation, water conveyance, and utilities using methods…
Urban Planner
Master's Degree · $89,320
Develops comprehensive plans and programs for the use of land and physical facilities, guiding community growth and…
Validation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Validation engineers write test protocols, run trials, and document results to prove that manufacturing equipment and…
Vibration / Acoustics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Analyzes and controls vibration, noise, and harshness (NVH) in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer…
Water/Wastewater Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Water and wastewater engineers plan and oversee systems that move clean water to communities and remove sewage from…
Welding Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Develops and qualifies welding procedures, selects welding processes and materials, designs weld joints, and ensures…
Wind Energy Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Wind energy engineers design collector systems that move electricity from turbines into the regional grid, sizing…
Metallurgical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Research, develop, and process metals and alloys for various industrial applications, optimizing their properties and…
Aerospace Structures Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $134,960
Design, analyze, and test the structural integrity of aircraft and spacecraft components.
Acoustical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Analyze and control sound and vibration in various environments, from architectural spaces to product design.
Battery Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Design, develop, and test advanced battery systems for various applications, focusing on energy density, lifespan, and…
Ceramics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Develop and apply ceramic materials for high-temperature, wear-resistant, and electronic applications.
Coastal Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Design and manage projects related to coastal protection, harbor development, and marine infrastructure.
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Apply engineering and analytical skills to identify, analyse, and eliminate waste and inefficiency in manufacturing and…
Corrosion Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Prevent and control the degradation of materials due to corrosion in industrial systems and infrastructure.
Fire Protection Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,160
Design and implement fire safety systems and strategies to protect lives and property in buildings and industrial…
Flight Test Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $134,960
Plan, execute, and analyze flight tests to evaluate the performance and safety of aircraft systems.